Teresa is cranky — and honestly? She has every right to be.
In this episode, Teresa and Petra go on a deeply relatable rant about the absurdity of modern corporate procurement processes. Teresa is simultaneously juggling seven speaking engagement contracts, and six of them have become a part-time job in themselves — think 80-page ethics policies, 800-question security forms, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) questions asked 17 different times. Meanwhile, the one company that just put her fee on a credit card? Scheduled, confirmed, and done in two weeks.
Petra chimes in with her own procurement horror story — filling out 12 identical Word document forms — and the two draw a bigger point from the chaos: broken vendor processes don't just frustrate consultants, they prevent organizations from getting the expertise they actually need.
If you've ever wondered why that training got canceled, why that speaker backed out, or why your company can't seem to bring in outside experts — this episode might answer that question.
Is Technology Good?
26.05.2026 | 24 Min.
We built the internet. We championed social media. We're now building AI. But what if, looking back, we made things worse?
In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Teresa and Petra wrestle with a question that's hard to ask from inside tech: is the industry we've dedicated our careers to actually net positive for the world? From a chance comment by a non-tech family member to jarring observations about human isolation in San Francisco, this episode doesn't shy away from the discomfort.
They explore the role of greed in how technology has evolved, what the "tech bro" narrative is costing us in human terms, the loneliness epidemic, and why speaking to people outside our industry echo chambers might be one of the most important things we can do. But they don't stop at critique — they also cast a genuinely hopeful vision for what responsible, community-centered technology could look like, including the idea of "mom and pop tech" that serves neighborhoods, not shareholders.
If you work in tech and you've ever had a nagging feeling that something's gone wrong — this one is for you.
AI Engineering
19.05.2026 | 22 Min.
What happens when a product leader accidentally becomes an AI engineer? In this episode, Teresa Torres shares how she went from occasional tinkerer to spending 60% of her time doing real engineering work — building AI-powered tools for continuous discovery, forming a licensing partnership with Vistaly, and quietly constructing "Teresa Bot," an AI discovery coach trained on everything she's ever written.
Teresa and Petra dig into what AI engineering actually looks like in practice: context engineering, prompt writing, RAG, observability, evals, and why Teresa thinks product managers who want to do great discovery might secretly be data scientists at heart. They also bust the myth that you need a strong engineering background to build in this space — and make the case that the most important skill right now isn't coding. It's being willing to learn.
Product Builder Myth
12.05.2026 | 19 Min.
Is the "product builder" trend the future of product management—or just the latest thing everyone thinks you should be doing?
In this episode, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres push back on the hype. They dig into whether product managers should be vibe coding, what actually determines if it works (spoiler: it's your org setup, not the tools), and why "just because you can doesn't mean you should." They also break down the three distinct layers where AI is changing product work—and why mixing them up causes chaos.
Whether you're a PM wondering if coding is now part of your job, or a product leader figuring out how to set your team up for success, this one cuts through the noise.
Taste
05.05.2026 | 12 Min.
Is "taste" the must-have skill of the AI era — or just the latest tech buzzword? In this episode, Petra Wille and Teresa Torres unpack the growing hype around taste as a differentiating human trait in a world where AI is eating through design, delivery, and discovery. Teresa pushes back hard: taste is rarely defined, can't be easily taught, and risks becoming a cover story for "my preference trumps yours." Petra adds nuance, acknowledging the real pattern-recognition that comes from years of product experience — while questioning whether it's actually worth investing in. Together they trace the idea back to its roots: product sense, founder mode, and the enduring myth of the lone visionary. What they land on instead? Discovery skills, customer understanding, and learning to collaborate with AI — because taste without evidence is just opinion.
All Things Product with Teresa and Petra – Unfiltered, insightful, and straight to the point.
Join Teresa Torres and Petra Wille as they dive into the world of product management—one topic at a time. No long interviews, no fluff—just real conversations about the challenges, trends, and ideas shaping the way we build products.
Each week, we tackle a different topic in short, digestible episodes (15-30 minutes)—perfect for your morning commute or coffee break.
🎯 What to expect:
🔹 Curated randomness: We take turns picking topics, bringing fresh perspectives to each discussion.
🔹 Unscripted, authentic conversations: Personal experiences, opinions, and practical advice—without the corporate polish.
🔹 For product people, by product people: Whether you're a product manager or product leader, you’ll find insights you can actually use.
Expect deep dives into product thinking, decision-making, leadership, experimentation, AI, and more—plus the occasional spicy take.
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